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Encyclopedia > Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency
 Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency.
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Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency.

Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (Chinese: 丹戎巴葛集选区) is a six-member Group Representation Constituency in central Singapore. The members include former Prime Minister and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who is the Member of Parliament for the Tanjong Pagar division of the constituency since 1955. Tanjong Pagar was formed in 1991 and has been held by the People's Action Party ever since, with a walkover victory at every nomination day since its creation that year. Tanjong Pagar consists of five divisions, namely Moulmien, Queenstown, Radin Mas, Tanglin-Cairnhill and Tanjong Pagar, Tiong Bahru. The seat consists of the areas of Tanjong Pagar, Queenstown, Tiong Bahru, Tanglin, Orchard Road, Bukit Merah, Moulmein, Bukit Timah, Novena, Newton and a portion of Telok Blangah. The Group Representative Constituency (GRC) system in Singapore is a formal system of social and political committees representing the interests of both the majority and minority social groups within each local island community. ... The Central Region of Singapore is one of the five regions in the city-state. ... The Prime Minister of Singapore is the head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965, the State of Singapore). ... Minister Mentor is a cabinet position created by the Singapore government in 2004 as part of a major leadership reshuffle. ... Lee Kuan Yew (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Guāngyào; born September 16, 1923; also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Tanjong Pagar Road The characteristic spiral staircases at the back of shophouses in Tanjong Pagar. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Party logo with a symbol of red lightning that signifies action. ... Queenstown1 is one of the early housing estates in Singapore, built before Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio, and was a test bed for much of Singapores public housing. ... Tanjong Pagar Road The characteristic spiral staircases at the back of shophouses in Tanjong Pagar. ... Tanjong Pagar is a township located within the Central Business District in Singapore. ... Tanjong Pagar Road The characteristic spiral staircases at the back of shophouses in Tanjong Pagar. ... Queenstown1 is one of the early housing estates in Singapore, built before Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio, and was a test bed for much of Singapores public housing. ... Tanjong Pagar is a township located within the Central Business District in Singapore. ... Orchard Road is lit up elaborately nearer the end of every year for the Christmas festive season. ... Bukit Merah (Chinese: ç´…å±±, Mandarin Pronunciation: Hongshan) is a hill in Singapore. ... Mawlamyine (formerly Moulmein) is the capital and largest city in Mon State, Myanmar. ... // hello!!! so u are a fucker The summit of Bukit Timah, the highest point in Singapore. ... The word Novena is the feminine form of the Medieval Latin word, novnus, nine each, which is from novem, nine. ... The newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force. ... Telok Blangah is a district in Singapore immediately to the south-west of the Central Business District at the Southern End of the Island. ...


The GRC absorbed a section of Kreta Ayer-Tanglin Group Representation Constituency in 2001. Previously, Buona Vista was in the GRC from 1997 to 2001, until it was under Holland-Bukit Panjang Group Representation Constituency in 2001 and Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency since 2006. Telok Blangah was also part of the constituency from 1991 to 1997. A portion bounded by Eng Neo Avenue, Pan Island Expressway, Dunearn Road and Adam Road was part of Holland-Bukit Timah GRC until the area was transferred to Tanjong Pagar GRC in 2006. 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Buona Vista is technically a neighbourhood and subdivision of the city-state of Singapore, but is often referenced as a town. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency (Simplified Chinese: 荷兰-武吉知马集选区) is a five-member Group Representation Constituency located in the central, western and northern areas of Singapore. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Telok Blangah is a district in Singapore immediately to the south-west of the Central Business District at the Southern End of the Island. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Pan Island Expressway also commonly known as PIE is the oldest and longest of Singapores network of expressways. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Members of Parliament

1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lee Kuan Yew (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Guāngyào; born September 16, 1923; also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lim Hng Kiang (born 9 April 1954) is the Minister for Trade and Industry and a member of the Cabinet of Singapore. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Candidates and results

Election Seats Voters Party Candidate(s) Votes Votes %
Aljunied Group Representation Constituency
Singapore general election, 1991 4 86,944 PAP Koo Tsai Kee
Lee Kuan Yew
Lim Hng Kiang
S Vasoo
Walkover Walkover
Singapore general election, 1997 6 141,520 PAP Chay Wai Chuen
Koo Tsai Kee
Lee Kuan Yew
Lim Swee Say
Ow Chin Hock
S Vasoo
Walkover Walkover
Singapore general election, 2001 6 141,150 PAP Chay Wai Chuen
Chong Weng Chiew
Indranee Thurai Rajah
Khaw Boon Wan
Koo Tsai Kee
Lee Kuan Yew
Walkover Walkover
Singapore general election, 2006 6 148,095 PAP Baey Yam Keng
Indranee Thurai Rajah
Koo Tsai Kee
Lee Kuan Yew
Lui Tuck Yew
Tan Chin Siong
Walkover Walkover


Image File history File links Pap_logo. ... Lee Kuan Yew (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Guāngyào; born September 16, 1923; also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ... Lim Hng Kiang (born 9 April 1954) is the Minister for Trade and Industry and a member of the Cabinet of Singapore. ... The 1997 Singapore parliamentary election was an election in Singapore which was held on 2 January 1997. ... Image File history File links Pap_logo. ... Lee Kuan Yew (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Guāngyào; born September 16, 1923; also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Singapore general election, 2001, was held on 3 November 2001. ... Image File history File links Pap_logo. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Lee Kuan Yew (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Guāngyào; born September 16, 1923; also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ... The 2006 Singapore parliamentary general election was held on May 6, 2006. ... Image File history File links Pap_logo. ... Lee Kuan Yew (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Guāngyào; born September 16, 1923; also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ...

edit Constituencies of Singapore Flag of Singapore
Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs): Aljunied (5) | Ang Mo Kio (6) | Bishan-Toa Payoh (5) | East Coast (5) | Holland-Bukit Timah (5) | Hong Kah (5) | Jalan Besar (5) | Jurong (5) | Marine Parade (6) | Pasir Ris-Punggol (6) | Sembawang (6) | Tampines (5) | Tanjong Pagar (6) | West Coast (5)
Single Member Constitutencies (SMCs): Bukit Panjang | Chua Chu Kang | Hougang | Joo Chiat | MacPherson | Nee Soon Central | Nee Soon East | Potong Pasir | Yio Chu Kang
Former or defunct constituencies: Cheng San (5)


 

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